Description

Senior Systems Engineer Liquid Robotics is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development of autonomous ocean robots. In this role, you will work with a cross-discipline team of electrical, mechanical, software, and operations engineers in the development, testing, integration, and maintenance of the Wave Glider platform and associated payloads and peripherals. The successful candidate will bring proven experience in a cross-discipline system-level role, strong architecture and design skills, and a structured approach to system processes. This position is based in Herndon, Virginia, and reports to the Head of Engineering. Essential Responsibilities: Lead efforts to translate customer and business needs into viable, proven solutions within time and funding limits. Provide input to schedules, budgets, and solutions. Develop risk analyses and mitigations. Team with engineers from various disciplines to manage (create, modify, decompose and derive) system and subsystem requirements and interfaces. Define and refine system models and architectures. Prepare and release product documentation. Create test plans and procedures that effectively validate and verify implementations; support execution of tests, develop test reports. Develop and execute trade studies and prototype analyses. Recommend best solutions. Work with various engineering disciplines to resolve cross-discipline systems issues. Define and improve engineering processes and procedures. Key Attributes: Demonstrates broad engineering knowledge applicable to robotics development for maritime environments. Able to apply experience in mechanical, electrical, and/or software; strong understanding of how the various aspects of a system affect and influence one another. Has strong experience and focus on best practice in structured systems engineering, including requirements, architecture, design, and test. Stays aware of technology advancements. Applies knowledge across a variety of solution spaces. Applies excellent problem solving and technical abilities to complex problems; able to guide a team in executing problem resolutions and in improving these abilities. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, is able to effectively exchange information with technical teams, nontechnical stakeholders, and customers. Maintains strong customer focus, balanced with business requirements. Suggests valuable improvements and products based on customer and business needs. Minimum Qualifications: BS in Engineering; preferred degrees are Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related. Advanced degree strongly preferred. 6-10 years of engineering experience, to include at least 2 years’ experience in a role that demonstrates cross-discipline or system-level experience. Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Experience with the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider system is a strong discriminator. Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance required.